Illustrators

Caroline Bailey
The Sleepy Ladybird

Caroline is French and moved to London from Paris ten years ago where she met her partner Iain. In between attending the Putney School of Art and Design, and attending Tony Ross and Chris Riddell seminars, she and Iain set up the website design agency Flame New Media. For this, Caroline designed a flash interactive website with animated characters sponsored by the Vodafone UK Foundation. A talented artist with contrasting styles, she is now designing her second book for Picnic Publishing, a zany affair called The Ghostly Garlic and Silly Salami.

James Anthony Crabb
The Dragon and Dinosaur Juice Cafe

Born in Surrey during the Second World War, James followed in his family footsteps and started painting in oils at a very early age. Because of the war years, canvas was expensive and in short supply. Therefore - and ever the resourceful schoolboy - he painted on plywood and glass winning many competitions in art, including the county schools annual trophy. (It being a team effort, James, along with three school chums, used the Queen's Coronation Parade as the subject, painted on a 7 feet long canvas!) He was offered a place at Sutton School of Art but had to decline because of family reasons, becoming an engineer instead. Now in a position to return to his first love - painting - in recent years he has designed badges and children's board-games, some used by charities for fund-raising events.

The Dinosaur and Dragon Juice Cafe is his first illustrated book for Picnic Publishing. His use of water-colour and pencil drawing will delight all children - and adults will appreciate his, unique, joyous and retro style. James' next project - Tiger Trap! - also with Picnic Publishing, is an adventure story for boys set around Dover castle.

Sarah Ramos
Saki and the Moonster

Sarah is of Portuguese origin - but raised in Chelsea, London! She trained as an artist and dancer - and was an extra in Four Weddings and a Funeral, Shopping and Room 36 - before studying at Putney School of Art and Design, and attending Tony Ross and Chris Riddell seminars. A vibrant artist, she is now designing her second book for Picnic Publishing, Jimmy Rat, an edgy, urban tale about a skateboarding rat!